Chief Accounting Officer

VirtualVocations; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading remote work company is seeking a Chief Accounting Officer to lead a geographically distributed team. Responsibilities include overseeing accounting operations, implementing internal controls, and ensuring SOX compliance. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of accounting experience, including leadership in publicly traded environments, and a CPA designation. This role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to drive significant financial strategy.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of accounting experience, including leadership of a publicly traded company's finance function.
• Minimum of 5 years leading accounting teams in startup or high-growth environments.
• Deep technical accounting expertise with thorough knowledge of current GAAP standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a geographically distributed team covering corporate and product accounting.
• Oversee all accounting operations, including month-end close and quarterly reporting.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and governance practices.

Skills

Leadership in accounting

Technical accounting expertise

Implementation of SOX compliance

Knowledge of GAAP standards

Education

CPA designation

Job description

A company is looking for a Chief Accounting Officer.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a geographically distributed team covering corporate and product accounting, accounts payable, and technical accounting

Oversee all accounting operations, including month-end close, quarterly reporting, and annual audits

Establish and maintain strong internal controls and governance practices, continually refining team policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

15+ years of accounting experience, including leadership of a publicly traded company's finance function

Minimum of 5 years leading accounting teams in startup or high-growth environments

CPA designation preferred with prior public accounting experience

Deep technical accounting expertise with thorough knowledge of current GAAP standards

Proven track record of implementing and maintaining SOX compliance